Pentagon Influencers Clash with Journalists Amid Venezuela Crisis Coverage

The Pentagon’s influencer press corps has been thrust into its first major test – covering the Venezuelan crisis – with disastrous results, according to mainstream reporters who find themselves at odds with right-wing social media personalities. The clash is reminiscent of the Iraq War era, when a new breed of warbloggers flooded the internet, offering their own interpretations and analysis of military operations. Today’s battle is being fought over the Pentagon’s press releases and statements on Venezuela, with some influencers pushing an agenda that doesn’t align with facts or official policy. The lack of journalistic scrutiny has raised concerns among officials and experts who fear the consequences of misinformation spreading through these online channels.